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Nut graf: The department proposed a total FY2026 budget of about $69.3 million (roughly $18.5 million in general-fund code-enforcement operations and $48.8 million in the enterprise fund for development-review functions), described a plan to freeze up to 42 vacant development positions to reduce costs, and requested $2 million for a multiyear residential streetlight program while highlighting the status of proactive apartment inspections, short-term-rental compliance work and a senior-assistance pilot.

Thomas told council the department remains accredited by national organizations and reported high inspection throughput: year-to-date figures cited by staff included more than 3,700 new residential permits and more than 2,200 commercial permits, roughly 210,000 inspections performed, and a 99% on-target inspection scheduling rate (the department's goal is 95%). Council members pressed staff on service impacts if vacancies remain frozen and on ways to scale the senior-assistance and streetlight initiatives.

Development Services staff described the streetlight gap analysis: inspectors reviewed about 3,292 miles of residential streets and identified 4,275 lights needed to close spacing gaps. The department said it has funding and installation in place for about 1,034 lights and estimated the remaining 3,241 lights would cost roughly $27.8 million to $32.4 million to install; staff proposed $2 million in FY2026 to continue installations.

On enforcement programs, Thomas reported the proactive apartment-inspection program had performed about 61,000 inspections across 2,031 complexes; 49 complexes were placed into the program for violations, 24 of those have since come into compliance and 25 remain under remediation. The department reported 3,278 permitted short-term rental units citywide; code staff investigated about 1,400 suspected violations and found 448 violations, of which 82% were resolved after notices.

The senior-assistance pilot — a $100,000 citywide program to help elderly or disabled residents with vegetation, debris and similar exterior issues — has assisted 57 households year to date, with an average cost per instance reported at about $1,700 in FY25 (FY24 average was about $1,400). Council members suggested partnering with Solid Waste to explore mulch or lawn-replacement options to lower recurring costs for some households.

Thomas also said the department proposes modest fee increases for some long-unchanged permits and administrative charges — examples presented included raising the junkyard/metal-recycler license to $1,000 per year and increasing certain abatement administrative fees — and estimated those fee changes would raise about $200,000 in revenue if approved.

Council discussion focused on how the hiring freeze would be managed operationally, how permit‑processing times compare to peer cities (Thomas said San Antonio's commercial permit timeline averages about 209 days from application to issuance, with a plan-review target for complex plans of 18 days per internal review), and how the code-enforcement strategic-plan consultant will present recommendations to the Planning, Community and Development Committee for potential action later this fall. No formal votes were taken during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Antonio - City Council Special Session Sep 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Amin Thomas, director of Development Services, presented the department's proposed fiscal 2026 budget and described permit volume, inspection performance, enforcement priorities and several targeted programs, telling council the department aims to \"partner with our community to build and maintain safer San Antonio.\"","taxTitle","San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas","taxId",2771,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6479192,"San Antonio outlines 2026 airport budget; new terminal, Stinson master plan and concessions emphasized",1662,64000,1726000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5706762-2a8f56d417d280148a87dd180dddf2e9&start=64&end=1726","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5706762-2a8f56d417d280148a87dd180dddf2e9/thumbnail_64000.jpg","/articles/6479192/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/San-Antonio-outlines-2026-airport-budget-new-terminal-Stinson-master-plan-and-concessions-emphasized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479192-215016e41e959d079c7521a71393b986/orig.mp4?Expires=1770393162&Signature=WEuecf4emA3z~HmdRm6XDQSBF5iqWc8yrE87RwKAxp-eWG1Tq7qao5dO-rVDPpble8EgYi~zkn4Z75K4Ox2GAEPpflmaB-Nki8bcsrwBY~hQkguO3wgsxjB2I5ulDRiAV0ydxFjfavHBYMJZsJ4lbjjWuiwFCN6PjAZAxz84PCKGbv~M4xh7-M0W~Z0SAHPgLqCEF7DgFYvQvzCuZG4sCPt3Fcawr-LayCAFpAT8N~UARKDAjDiRv-a4FI08iDDY~siBKk2lw5RbrZnZ3ixWYSJmEmY53HIelhJYAIQA47boTHx7I231SsI4CR-jWKsqBzq7YXzsTxUnY9ThqOUEJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jesus, director of the City of San Antonio Airports Department, presented the department's proposed fiscal 2026 budget and capital plan, telling council the airports are preparing for growth while operating as an enterprise fund funded by tenant and passenger fees and federal grants.

The presentation emphasized near-term construction milestones for the new terminal project, continuing work on Terminal A and Terminal B, major enabling projects including a ground transportation center and a new public-safety building, expanded concessions, and Stinson Airport's updated master plan that positions the field for advanced air mobility uses.

Why it matters: The airport said it supports roughly 55,000 jobs and that its regional economic impact has climbed since 2018; the council heard that the department is coordinating grant layering and expects continued federal funding to be a major capital source for projects tied to the terminal program.

Jesus said the airports are an \"enterprise fund\" and must cover operations with earned revenues and federal awards. He told council the department expects to serve about 11 million passengers in 2025 and projects modest growth to 11.3 million in 2026. He described a multi-year terminal development program that will expand capacity to as many as 18 gates and more than 900,000 square feet of terminal space, add a new customs (FIS) facility and about 40,000 square feet of new concession space, and deliver improved curbside and roadway work.

Council members asked about passenger facility charges and the airport's fees; Jesus said airline-related charges and some nonairline revenues are stable while the department is working to increase non-aeronautical revenue from concessions and parking. He reported recent concession solicitations and said more concessions solicitations are planned to capture local concepts and support nonairline revenue growth.

The airport reported recent safety and grant milestones. Jesus said the department achieved three consecutive FAA inspections with zero discrepancies and that the airport has layered multiple federal funding awards since 2020, totaling about $272 million in grant awards to date. He said the airport received roughly $65.5 million in 2025 awards so far, including amounts targeted to terminal and airfield projects, and that the department is pursuing additional eligible terminal grants in 2026.

On Stinson Airport, the director summarized the completed Stinson master plan and described planned runway, drainage and perimeter-fence work, and future taxi-lane and apron improvements. He said Stinson's land availability enables potential distribution, manufacturing, urban air mobility or advanced air mobility projects.

Deputy Director Tim O'Conley described accessibility-focused design work: the airport convened more than 35 community representatives and disability-advocacy groups during terminal design and plans a sensory room and other accessibility features in the new terminal; the airport has applied for an accessibility accreditation from Airports Council International.

Council members generally praised the airport's growth in destinations (48 nonstop destinations reported, with a 50‑destination target) and urged continued focus on concessions, parking and community benefits. No formal actions or votes were taken on the budget during the work session.

The presentation concluded with the airport's timeline: the department said it remains on schedule to reach guaranteed-maximum-price milestones during later design phases and that the new terminal opening is approximately 30 months away.","Airport leaders presented the 2026 proposed budget, progress on the new terminal and Terminal A work, a Stinson Airport master plan and grant-funded capital projects aimed at expanding international service and passenger amenities.","actionData","errors"]

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Development Services presents FY2026 budget; proposes staff freezes, fee increases and continued enforcement programs

San Antonio outlines 2026 airport budget; new terminal, Stinson master plan and concessions emphasized